Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 29

Pelicans vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-50) are 6.5-point underdogs as they look to turn around a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (44-29) on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on SCHN, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The over/under is 224.5 for the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Rockets win (66.4%)

Pelicans vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have put together a 29-44-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have played 75 games, with 42 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 32 times out of 75 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 37 of 75 opportunities (49.3%).
• Houston has done a better job covering the spread in road games (17-21-0) than it has in home games (12-23-0).
• The Rockets have gone over the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 35 home matchups (34.3%). In away games, they have hit the over in 20 of 38 games (52.6%).
• This year, New Orleans is 24-13-1 at home against the spread (.632 winning percentage). Away, it is 18-17-1 ATS (.486).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over more frequently at home (19 of 38, 50%) than away (18 of 37, 48.6%).

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant is averaging 26 points, 5.4 boards and 4.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Alperen Sengun averages 20.4 points, 8.9 boards and 6.2 assists, shooting 51.6% from the field.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 17.9 points, 5.2 assists and 7.9 boards.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.5 points, 7 boards and 1.9 assists, shooting 45.1% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.5 points, 2.9 boards and 3.4 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.7 points for the Pelicans, plus 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists.
• The Pelicans receive 21.4 points per game from Zion Williamson, plus 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
• The Pelicans receive 17.4 points per game from Saddiq Bey, plus 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
• Per game, Derik Queen gets the Pelicans 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 13 points, 3.6 boards and 3.2 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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